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Blowin' In The Wind

· by Bob Dylan

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Lyrics

(D)How ma ny (G)roads must a (D)man walk

down

be fore he you (G)call him a (Asus4)man?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how ma ny (G)seas must a (D)white dove ex sail

be fore he she (G)sleeps in the (Asus4)sand?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how ma ny (G)times must the (D)can non till he fly

be fore they’re ny (G)for ev er (Asus4)banned?

The (G)an swer, my (A)friend,

is (D)blow in’ (F#)in the (B)wind,

the (G)an swer is (A)blow in’ in the (D)wind.

(D)How ma ny (G)times must a (D)man look ex up

be fore he can (G)see the the (Asus4)sky?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how ma ny (G)ears must some (D)one man ex have

be fore they’re can (G)hear peo ple (Asus4)cry?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how ma ny (G)deaths will it (D)take non turn his knows

that too ma he (G)peo ple have (Asus4)died?

The (G)an swer, my (A)friend,

is (D)blow in’ (F#)in the (B)wind,

the (G)an swer is (A)blow in’ in the (D)wind.

(D)wind.

The (G)an swer is (A)blow in’ in the (D)wind.

Blowin' In The Wind by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blowin' In The Wind” by Bob Dylan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Blowin' In The Wind" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Blowin' In The Wind"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Blowin' In The Wind" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, F#, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bob Dylan songs work for kids?: Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.